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"Rare Poachers Folding Stock Large Bore Shotgun (AS51) Guns International #: 101613088 Seller's Inventory #: AS51 Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (832) 360-1771 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 9303 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: " Makers sink on the top barrel flat is difficult to read. We believe this to be Ripoll or possibly Italian made. The poachers guns were made with folding stocks on hinges at the wrist. The idea being that the poacher, wearing a heavy coat, could carry the gun on the inside pocket. When an opportunity came along he could illegally poach on someone's property. In many instances being caught in possession of a poachers gun could get the poacher killed. This type of poachers gun was prevalent in England and Europe. The stock folds by depressing a latch at the wrist. The grip of the stock is hollowed out to allow it to fold over the trigger guard. The overall length is 30 1/2"". When folded it is 19"". This is a one inch bore at the muzzle. The barrel is two stage being octagonal transitioning to a round with a well chiseled floral device at the transition. The stocks are carved with the fold depicting a long billed duck. A seldom seen gun! SOLD Antique: Yes |